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Kobo Clara Colour N367B: Kobo Clara N367 screen replacement on N367B?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:43:51 -0700

My Kobo Clara Color N367B's screen broke. It is completely black except for the 'Power Off' writing surrounded by horizontal lines. When I turn it on, the small liht on the top of the screen flickers, the backlight turns on on the screen, but nothing happens. I bought the only replacement screen I saw on this website, but turns out there are two different models, but only one screen available. Is it possible to use the Kobo Clara N367 screen replacement kit for the Kobo Clara N367B? Since there is no replacement for the N367B screen, it seems useless to return, and I would prefer to not have to need to purchase a new Kobo. Thank you.

Kobo Sage: Power cover not charging the Kobo Sage

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:09:04 -0700

The power cover and kobo both charges. When I unplug the battery drain over time like it should, but the cover is not recharging the Kobo. After a few hours, the kobo is at 10% and cover is at 100%. It's not a connection issue because the kobo to showing the covers battery life and it does charge the cover when plugged in.

Kobo Aura: On-off switch for Kobo Aura 2019

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:10:16 -0700

Good morning.

My Kobo s/n 514A451005832 does not switch on or off because the Red switch on the upper left corner Is Stick, without a sprint return It always head.

Furthermore, when the Kobo is in standby, without this switch, you can activate the Reader only with a pin inserted in the hole near the supply Door, or connecting the Reader to a charger.

I didn't perform or tried any repair, for I have no tools and spare parts.

I ask again: do you have any After Sales service rather than a repairing hub in Europe or in Italy.

Thank you and best regards

Roberto Costacurta

+393470545576

⟐ Edited by author June 13, 2026 at 4:10 MST

Kobo Clara Colour N367B: Screen ghosting, split into quarters

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:34:05 -0700

How do I fix my Kobo? It was fine the night before, and has a case.

The screen is split into quarters, one (TR) ghosts with clarity, one (BR) ghosts with lines, one (BL) is functional, one (TL) is white.

I did a software update the day before this happened, if that is relevant.

⟐ Edited by author June 08, 2026 at 18:34 MST

Kobo Aura: My Kobo aura h2o battery is failing.

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:42:09 -0700

I have an old kobo aura h2o. It is first generation. I notice a decline in the battery. Which is the correct one and where can I order it from so I can replace it and give new life to my old kobo.
On my Kobo, it says model N250, if that helps at all.

⟐ Commented June 01, 2026 at 15:42 MST

Kobo Libra Colour: Background light stopped working

Wed, 06 May 2026 02:31:11 -0700

After about 18 months my Libra Colour background lighting started flickering and then stoped working. I have don factory settings reset but to no avail.

Kobo Clara HD N249: Backlight is not working

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:20:34 -0700

I tried using a factory reset, but the brightness level is still not working.

Onyx Boox E-reader: Boox Max2 requires heating

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:06:41 -0700

This is not a question -- this is a quick note on my attempt to replace the battery in Boox Max 2 (a 1000 Euro device), Maybe it will help someone out there. My device had a thick layer of hot-melt glue below the rim, gluing the unit shut and hiding screws behind that need to be removed to access the battery. The glue had no function in water-proofing the device, it only appeared to be there to prevent self-repair. If you can't lift the rim with a blade, do not attempt further and use a hair dryer/heat gun to soften the glue or send the unit to Onyx. The battery inside is soldered to the motherboard. One can cut the cables and solder to the cables. The white cable did not need to be connected to a battery protection board to power up the unit. I was able to power my up with a lab power supply set to 3.8V (a this setting, the battery shows at 50% full). The unit draws as much as 1.2A during power up.

I will never buy an e-reader again w/o checking its repairability score. At least not for this amount of money,

P.S. If anyone wants parts from the damaged unit, let me know. The motherboard seems OK. I am in Europe.

⟐ Edited by author April 13, 2026 at 5:06 MST

mobiscribe: Battery Won't Hold a Charge

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:58:26 -0700

Hi! My ereader's battery is draining so fast i can't read without it being plugged in the charger. I'm wanting to repair my battery but not sure how. Do you have suggestions?

Kobo Clara Colour: My Kibo power-on button seems to stick, and the reader freezes a lot a

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:42:30 -0700

How do I fix a stuck power button?

Kobo Clara Colour: Replaced Screen is Faint/Grainy?

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:39:03 -0700

I completed the screen replacement without issue. However, when I powered it up the screen has a grainy, or faintness to it. I did the Vcom calibration and nothing changed. Is there something else that should be done, or is this a faulty screen?

Kobo Libra Colour N428: Kobo Libra Colour Stuck on "Please Recharge" Screen - Even After New

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:49:14 -0700

Hello iFixit Community,

I need help troubleshooting my Kobo Libra Colour e-reader. It's completely stuck on the "Please recharge" screen and won't respond, even after trying multiple fixes including a brand-new battery. The white LED charging indicator lights up, but the screen never changes.

What I've Tried So Far:

Multiple wall chargers (5V/2A) and USB-C cables (known good ones)
Charging undisturbed for 24-48+ hours on both old and new batteries
Soft reset: Power button held 20-30 seconds (LED blinks)
Manual/factory reset: Page turn button + power button held 30 seconds while charging
Battery cycling (unplug/replug 20+ times while charger connected)
Inspected USB-C port (clean, no visible damage)
Verified new battery connector fully seated, correct model/compatible replacement

Current Symptoms (Same with Both Batteries):

White LED illuminates when charging
Screen stays frozen on "Please recharge" - no progress, no boot
Not recognized by PC (no drive mount)
No response to any button combinations

Theory: Suspect charging controller, display driver, motherboard, or firmware brick. Battery swap ruled out power issue since symptoms identical.

Questions:

Anyone fixed this exact "dead screen but LED works" issue on Libra Colour?
Could it be the battery management system (BMS) needs special reset?
Mainboard replacement viable?
JTAG/short-to-reboot possible, or is it bricked?
Kobo support dead-end?

Kobo Nia: Why does my computer not recognise my kobo

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:05:49 -0700

Kobo froze. holding the power button in for 10 seconds restarted it. battery is at 87% but my computer did not recognise it being connected. Any ideas?

Kobo Libra Colour: Why does my Kobo keep freezing?

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 05:58:54 -0700

My Kobo has been freezing when I go to turn the page, and I’ve had to keep manual lung shutting it off and rebooting it. Sometimes this happens several times even after rebooting manually.

Kobo: ma liseuse rakuten kobo est en panne la carte est elle réparable

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:13:57 -0700

liseuse rakuten kobo en panne la carte

est ce réparable

Kobo Nia: Kobo Nia stuck on loading screen with power icon line through it

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 02:55:44 -0700

My Kobo Nia is stuck on a black screen with three dots and a power icon with a line through it. I can't turn it off or restart it. I've tried holding the power button for 30 seconds with no luck. Does anyone know what this screen means or how to force a factory reset?

⟐ Answered December 31, 2025 at 2:55 MST

Kobo Clara BW: Screen is white and flickers black and white with a reset but doesn’t

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:35:05 -0700

My daughter’s kobo Clara 2e screen is white and with the reset options turns white and black flickering but nothing beyond that. Screen is white and won’t show text

Kobo Libra Colour: How can I fix my kobo frozen screen issue

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 08:05:00 -0700

Could anybody help me what the best approach is to fix this frozen screen issue?

Kobo Libra Colour: The repair part is not working for my motherboard…

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:26:36 -0700

Dear iFixit Support Team,

I recently used iFixit parts/tools to repair my Kobo eReader, and after the repair the device is not working correctly. I would like to ask for assistance.

Product(s) purchased: Kobo Libra Colour Screen Assembly - Genuine
Purchase date: 18 Nov 2025

Issue description:
After installing the replacement part(s) following the iFixit guide, the Kobo eReader powers on but remains stuck on the “Welcome to Kobo” screen and does not respond to touch. The device cannot proceed to the setup or home screen.

Steps taken:

Rechecked the internal connections and reseated all relevant cables
Fully charged the device
Tried forced restart and manual reset according to Kobo’s instructions

The problem still persists.

Could you please advise:

Whether this behaviour could indicate a defective replacement part or a known compatibility issue.
Whether the repair part you provide is adaptable for my motherboard…as you haven’t mentioned and give me the choice before I place the order..
What diagnostic steps you recommend to confirm if the part is faulty.
Whether a replacement or refund is possible for the part if it is determined to be defective, and how to proceed with RMA from Hong Kong.

I can provide detailed photos of the installation and a short video showing the issue if required.

Thank you for your help, and I look forward to your reply.

Nook Glowlight 4: Is a Replacement battery available for this model?

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:50:12 -0700

I am looking for a replacement battery for my Nook Glow Light 4 bnrv1100.